There are two things you can rely on in discussions about science communication: at some point, the infamous metaphor of the ivory tower, from which scientists finally have to get out, comes up. It is also asked whether researchers themselves should communicate with the public. (Spoiler: Those who don’t ask with an open mind think they shouldn’t.)
In the article “Vergesst den Elfenbeinturm und die Einbahnstraße”, Matthias Begenat gives five reasons why we at CAIS address the public directly with science communication and why science journalism is still needed.